Government Jobs

Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Theatre) (X2 Posts)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Worcester Regional Hospital Posted 13 Sep 2026 Closes in 15 days

Overview

Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care within the professional, ethical and legal framework and work as part of the multi -disciplinary team. Effective utilisation of all resources.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
  • A post -basic nursing qualificati on with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre (R212)
  • OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
  • A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Perioperative Nursing
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse
  • Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
  • At least 10 years of the period above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post -basic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor
  • Expected to function rotate within the Functional Business Unit of Theatre
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices within a hospital environment
  • Critical thinking and good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent clinical skills

Responsibilities

  • Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care within the professional, ethical and legal framework and work as part of the multi -disciplinary team
  • Effective utilisation of all resources
  • Provide support to Nursing Services ensuring quality productivity
  • Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self -development
  • Participation in training, including mentoring and research

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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Enquiries

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Ms HD O’Rie Tel No : (023) 348-1137

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